TAKING CLIENT’S BODY MEASUREMENT

WORDS TO STUDYGirth Measurements- taken horizontally and most of them go around the entire circumference of the body

Length Measurements- taken vertically and their primary purpose is to measure the distance between reference points of the body

Rules in Taking Body Measurements

1. Use a tape measure that does not stretch. 2. Make sure your client wears well-fitted undergarments and outer garments. 3. Tie a string around the natural waistline of the client. 4. Ask the client to stand in a relaxed, upright position. 5. Take girth measurements, then vertical measurements. 6. Insert two fingers in the tape measure in taking circumferential measurements. 7. Be sure to keep the tape measure parallel to the floor. 8. Pull the tape snug, but not too tight. 9. Record accurately all measurements on a chart.

Sample Individual Measurement ChartName: Date:

Body Parts Actual Body Measurement (inches)

Divisor Computed Pattern Measurement (inches)

1. Shoulder 15 2 7 ½ 2. Bust Point Width 6 ½ 2 3 ¼3. Bust 34 4 8 ½4. Waist 25 4 6 ¼5. First Hip 30 4 7 ¼6. Second Hip 34 4 8 ½ 7. Armhole 15 2 7 ½ 7. Arm girth 10 ½ 2 5 ¼8. Back Figure 15 1 159. Front Figure 15 ½ 1 15 ½10. Bust Point Height 8 ½ 1 8 ½11. Sleeve Length 8 1 812. Skirt Length 22 1 2213. Pants Length 35 1 35

Procedure in Taking Body Measurements

There are several parts of the body to be measured. These measurements are grouped as follows: Horizontal measurements Circumferential measurements Vertical measurements

Shoulder – Measurement is taken from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of the right shoulder, arching slightly to cover the cervical prominence of the neck bone.

Horizontal Measurements - are taken from the left of the body to the right

Bust Point Width/ Apex Distance –Measurement is taken across from the tip of the left bust point to the tip of the right bust

Horizontal Measurements

Bust –Measurement is taken around the bust with the tape measure running on the same level in front, at the back and on the sides.

Circumferential Measurements – are taken around the body

Waist –Measurement is taken around the smallest part of the torso

Circumferential Measurements

First Hip –Measurement is taken around the hip level where the stomach is fullest.

Circumferential Measurements

Second Hip –Measurement is taken around the hip level where the buttocks are fullest.

Circumferential Measurements

Armhole –Measurement is taken around the armhole.

Circumferential Measurements

Arm girth –Measurement is taken around the arm.

Circumferential Measurements

Figure Back –Measurement is taken from the center of the back shoulder over the blade down to the waistline level.

Vertical Measurements – are taken from the top of the body figure to its base.

Figure Front –Measurement taken from the neck point passing over the bust down to the waistline level

Vertical Measurements

Bust point Height/ Apex Height –Measurement is taken from the neck point down to the highest point of the bust

Vertical Measurements

Length of Sleeve –Measurement is taken from the shoulder point down to the desired length in the arms

Vertical Measurements

Length of Skirt –Measurement is taken from the waist down to the desired length of skirt

Vertical Measurements

Pants Length –Measurement is taken from the waist down to the desired length of pants

Vertical Measurements

Measurements should be accurate and exact, not tight or loose.

Accurate body measurements help produce correct patterns and well-fitted garments.

Time in constructing a garment is saved if body measurements are taken accurately.

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Prepared by:

JEREBELLE B. DULLA Teacher I/ Palinta NHS